Educational Leadership, Ed.S. (School System Leadership Concentration) (available online)

General Program Information

Pamela Scott, Ed.D., Graduate Coordinator
501 Warf-Pickel Hall
Box 70550
(423) 439-7618
e-mail: scottp@etsu.edu

Faculty: William Flora; Virginia Foley; Pamela Scott.

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis has as its primary purpose the graduate preparation of individuals who will serve as educational leaders in K-12 schools and other organizations/agencies that offer educational programs and services. Programs in the department are approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. Student programs are designed to develop educational leaders through the study and practical application of educational foundations, theory, research, and Practice.

Program Admission Requirements

Applications for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and to the Ed.S. program may be obtained by contacting the office of the School of Graduate Studies. All students must submit a resume as part of their application.

An applicant seeking admission to the specialist in education degree must hold a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree. The following must be submitted before an applicant will be considered for admission:

1. Nonrefundable application fee.
2. A completed application form.
3. One official transcript from each undergraduate or graduate institution attended, except previous coursework taken at ETSU. Applications will not be considered without all transcripts.
4. A personal essay.
5. Four (4) letters of recommendation.
6. All students must submit a resume as part of their application.

Matriculation Limits

For the education specialist degree, the time limit is five (5) years from the date of enrollment in the earliest course applied toward the degree, including transferred courses.

Educational Leadership, Ed.S.

Students admitted to this concentration are members of a cohort with a planned sequence of courses comprised of six credits each fall, spring, and summer semester.

Field Experience

Field-based experiences will be required in a number of courses. Students enrolled in the Ed.S. program will be required to complete a major field project that results in a culminating experience such as the completion and presentation of an action research project, an evaluation project, or an in-depth study of a contemporary issue or practice in education. ELPA 6220 - Specialist Seminar  will provide a framework for the culminating experience. This seminar should not be taken before at least 24 credits have been completed in the Ed.S. program.

Educational Leadership, Ed.S. Degree Requirements: 31 credits

Educational Leadership, Ed.S. Core Requirements: 7 credits

• ELPA 6220 - Specialist Seminar (1 credit)
• ELPA 6450 - Leadership Studies (3 credits)

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• ELPA 6872 - Technology Applications for Educational Leaders (3 credits)

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• ELPA 6951 - Seminar in Research Analysis and Interpretation (3 credits)

School System Leadership Concentration: 24 credits

Must include twelve (12) credits within each of two (2) areas of specialization for a total of 24 credits.